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This article continues our discussion of sampling theory and introduces the concept of aliasing.

This article continues our discussion of sampling theory and introduces the concept of aliasing.

The Nyquist sampling theorem, or more accurately the Nyquist-Shannon theorem, is a fundamental theoretical principle that…

The Nyquist sampling theorem, or more accurately the Nyquist-Shannon theorem, is a fundamental theoretical principle that governs the design of mixed-signal electronic systems.

This article explains a technique that allows us to incorporate flexibility into the operational parameters of a CCD…

This article explains a technique that allows us to incorporate flexibility into the operational parameters of a CCD imaging system.

In this article, we’ll see that the amount of noise in image data from a CCD sensor can be greatly reduced by a…

In this article, we’ll see that the amount of noise in image data from a CCD sensor can be greatly reduced by a technique known as correlated double sampling.

In this article, we’ll examine two important specifications of a digital oscilloscope: analog bandwidth and sampling rate.

In this article, we’ll examine two important specifications of a digital oscilloscope: analog bandwidth and sampling rate.

In this article, we’ll take a look at the analog blocks for implementing the square wave-based synchronous demodulator.

In this article, we’ll take a look at the analog blocks for implementing the square wave-based synchronous demodulator.

In this article, we’ll look at the pros and cons of using a switch-based multiplier.

In this article, we’ll look at the pros and cons of using a switch-based multiplier.

This article will look at the trade-offs we face when trying to improve the linearity of a circuit.

This article will look at the trade-offs we face when trying to improve the linearity of a circuit.

In this article, we will see how we can determine the SFDR for an ADC used in a radio receiver. Also, we’ll examine the…

In this article, we will see how we can determine the SFDR for an ADC used in a radio receiver. Also, we’ll examine the ADC SNR requirement for this application.

In this article, we’ll look at the spurious free dynamic range (SFDR) which is a popular specification for quantifying…

In this article, we’ll look at the spurious free dynamic range (SFDR) which is a popular specification for quantifying the linearity of a circuit.

In this article, we'll discuss the signal averaging method, a noise reduction technique, and how it can help increase the…

In this article, we'll discuss the signal averaging method, a noise reduction technique, and how it can help increase the accuracy of your signal measurements.

This application note series explores the measurement of the dynamic resistance of an LED and how to create a usable…

This application note series explores the measurement of the dynamic resistance of an LED and how to create a usable SPICE model from the data.

In this article, we’ll first review the basic architecture of a SAR ADC and then take a look at one of its common applications.

In this article, we’ll first review the basic architecture of a SAR ADC and then take a look at one of its common applications.

Learn how to hook up an analog input (potentiometer) and output (LED) using a Microchip BLE module.

Learn how to hook up an analog input (potentiometer) and output (LED) using a Microchip BLE module.

In this first part of a series of articles, we investigate the role of the op-amp’s gain-bandwidth product (GBP).

In this first part of a series of articles, we investigate the role of the op-amp’s gain-bandwidth product (GBP).

Learn how to use the gridded ground technique to reduce noise in a double-sided PCB.

Learn how to use the gridded ground technique to reduce noise in a double-sided PCB.

If you're looking to get a better handle on how to read schematics, this helpful guide will give you a head start.

If you're looking to get a better handle on how to read schematics, this helpful guide will give you a head start.

Learn about one of the only audio filter topologies out there, the Moog filter!

Learn about one of the only audio filter topologies out there, the Moog filter!

This article presents some basic information about bandgap circuits, which are widely used to generate temperature…

This article presents some basic information about bandgap circuits, which are widely used to generate temperature independent reference voltages.